How to Decode Lab Values for the USMLE and Clinical Rotations
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How to Decode Lab Values for the USMLE and Clinical Rotations

Think lab values don’t matter on the MCAT? Think again. While the MCAT won’t hand you a full CBC and ask for a diagnosis, it will test your ability to understand physiological processes, abnormal values, and real-world application of blood tests. Knowing lab values isn’t just for med school—it's a tool for critical thinking under pressure, and it’s showing up more often in passage-based questions.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management for the USMLE
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management for the USMLE

Maintaining pH balance is crucial for biological functions, and buffer systems play a key role in stabilizing pH changes in the body. On the DAT, understanding buffer systems will help you tackle questions in both the biology and chemistry sections. In this blog, we’ll explore the three primary buffer systems in the human body and their significance in maintaining homeostasis.

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